2nd Annual JTree Tweetup

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on September 7, 2010 at 10:10:47 pm

2nd Annual JTree Tweetup 2010

Let's Do it Again! - Joshua Tree National Park, California

Participants - Who's Planning on Going?

If you think you might be able to make it, put your name on the list with any relevant notes. (i.e. possibly bringing friends, etc. Hashtag: #JtreeTweetup

@rockgrrl: This may seem a bit early to start planning but I thought I'd put this page up since I'm thinking of getting the group campsite and it books up fast (in fact it may already be booked for some of these dates so I'll update accordingly). If I can't get a group site I'll do what I did last year and come early to get sites and spend a week there.

@rockgrrl (+1, maybe more)
@pwcarey
@eleddy - the later the better - I have to wait for these ribs to heal up!
@joshuamontague - would love to come! Definitely can't plan this far ahead, though. Will check back in later!
@mtsquirrel - I'm interested, tentatively -- might want to combine it with a birthday trip to Red Rocks too
@adrienneknits -- i missed the first one! i really hope i can make it this time! :)
@benpope (+1, I think) -- missed it last year, but would love to get in on the action this time around!
@sudarkoff
@Blueskeyes207 - Maybe. I really want to come, but will depend on job situation and such.
@Patrickgensel Depends on cost of flight, still have a decent amount of time off from work that i need to use up.
@PrivonG (+1 if I can make it) - possibly, depends on the weekend.
@dmasten

Dates

The dates represented are the Saturday of each given weekend. I'm assuming we'll make a long weekend of the trip with whoever can go, so keep that in mind. If a particular weekend works for you, put your name next to that date and update the tally. If a date doesn't work for you, leave it blank.

10/9:

@m1nd7r1p (possibly)
@rockgrrl
@dubid0
@dmasten

10/16:

@rockgrrl
@dubid0
@benpope
@dmasten

10/23:

@rockgrrl
@benpope
@dmasten

10/30 (Halloween weekend):

@rockgrrl
@eleddy
@adrienneknits
@sudarkoff
@patrickgensel
@PrivonG
@dmasten (maybe, depends on whether I'm going to a shuttle launch)

11/6:

@rockgrrl
@eleddy
@dloo (tentative - Might be in Vegas the following week)
@dubid0
@adrienneknits
@benpope
@sudarkoff
@BlueSkEyes207
@patrickgensel
@PrivonG
@dmasten

11/13 (Veteran's Day is the Thursday before this weekend, this is the weekend we had the 1st Tweetup)

@rockgrrl
@pwcarey
@eleddy
@dubid0
@adrienneknits
@dloo
@katiebeth (maybe)
@benpope
@sudarkoff
@BlueSkEyes207
@patrickgensel
@PrivonG
@dmasten

Transportation/Carpooling

Where we can see how to get who where in the most efficient/convenient way. Post if you're willing to carpool & from where, or if you find any great plane ticket deals, etc...

Vehicle Count

Add your name and how many vehicles you will have, also note if you can carpool

@rockgrrl - From Ventura, CA. Will come in either a 2 seater or a 4 seater car. If we don't get a group campsite I'll definitely be coming out early in the week & will have the 4 seater (3 folks plus gear depending on amount of stuff).
@pwcarey - I'll be flying in and need help. I always need help, but I also always pack chocolate. I think you see where I'm going with this.
@eleddy - depends. if someone wants to carpool from san francisco we can work that out. otherwise I'll fly into san diego and hitch a ride there.
@dubid0 - From Santa Barbara, CA. Should be able to fit 2 more.
@adrienneknits -- from sf bay area. i'd be willing to carpool.
@katiebeth - from Central CA...willing to carpool w/Bay Area folk?
@BlueSkEyes207 - From DC, Would be flying in and need a carpool. Can fly into wherever is easiest.
@patrickgensel - Probably flying into PSP. either hitchhiking or carpooling.
@PrivonG - possibly flying from DC, possibly driving from Berkley. waiting to hear about work...
@dmasten - I'm almost a local, coming from Mojave, CA. I can swing by BUR or LAX, room for 3, and I have an Interagency Annual Pass

Campsite Info

Park Entrance Fee Options:

7-Day Vehicle Permit $15
Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass $30
Interagency Annual Pass: $80 this pass replaces the National Park Pass and Golden Eagle Passport. It provides access to Federal recreation sites, including National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service.

Campsite Fees:

Hidden Valley, Belle, Ryan, Jumbo Rocks and White Tank campgrounds are $10 a night. You pay using an envelope system once you've found a site.

Sheep's Pass has a group campsite for $25, it must be reserved.

Campsite Plan:

Ideal situation: We get a group campsite (25 people max I think). If that's not possible then I'll do something similar to last year - @rockgrrl

Backup Camping Options:

There is BLM land near Joshua Tree
Hotels/Motels in Joshua Tree (the town)
Hotels/Motels in 29 Palms
If things are full and you don't want a hotel or BLM you can backpack on the boy scout trail, It's close and you only have to be one mile from the road to set up. I have done this when hidden valley and everything near that was completely full and it worked out well (quiet and peaceful). There is a backcountry parking lot near the entrance to get on the trail.

Routes

Gear

i.e. We will need 30 ropes, 50 biners, firewood, etc

@pwcarey - I can bring a 50m rope and cameras. I plan on doing more still and video than climbing this time.
@PrivonG - would bring a 60m rope, rack, and a camera
@dmasten - will bring a rope, bunch of biners, and various and sundry webbing

Emergency Info

Emergency Information

Useful Links

Climber's Guide to Joshua Tree Camping - @rockgrrl With my detailed & annotated Google Map (from 2009 Tweetup)
joshuatreeclimb.com - Lotsa beta, route suggestions by grade, type, protection, etc.
Park Map
Hidden Valley Area
Top Rope Guide
Rockgrrl's Guide Book Shop - I suggest getting the 1st book (Trad Guide to Jtree) plus either the 3rd (Rock climbing Jtree) or the 4th book (Rockclimbing JTree West). I own the 1st and 3rd books.

Free Stuff

Climbers Coffee - Bring your own mug.

Most Saturdays and Sundays during the peak climbing season.

@ Hidden Valley Campground near Intersection Rock

8 am til the coffee runs out [@rockgrrl they also have hot cocoa]

Brought to you by the NPS and Friends of Joshua Tree.

See you there, Bernadette - JT Climbing Ranger

Climbing is Dangerous

Climbing is inherently dangerous and the risk of death or serious injury can never be completely eliminated. It is up to each individual to make his or her own choices regarding acceptable risk. Tweetups are collaborative efforts and each participant only assumes liability for their own well being, just as you assume liability for yours! Cheers!